🌱Internet Funds For Georgians Amounting To Millions +Business Webinar

Hi, everyone! Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters here once again with your fresh copy of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including updates on:

• Sen. Jon Ossoff announcement of the approved funds for high-speed internet to Georgians in the amount of $234 million. How much goes to the city of Decatur?
• Resurgence Veterinary mobility for cats and dogs opened its doors for service
• Housing development went from a planned 161 units to 124 units, with the addition of a few said perks

But first, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 55 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

1. Unfortunately, not all of our furry little friends are in good health. Cats and dogs suffer from disease in the forms of arthritis and illnesses that cause them disabilities. Fortunately, their owners have the available services of Resurgence Veterinary Mobility. Resurgence Veterinary Mobility opened its doors back in December. Veterinarian Cara McNamee said that she is grateful for the temporary location she once had on DeKalb Industrial Way, however, she is thankful for the new 5,000-square-foot facility. She stated that many of the services she and her team provide aren't found in surrounding areas. (Champion)
2. Right down the street from Decatur-Avondale Estates, we have our neighboring town of Stone Mountain which is going through some rezoning issues. Housing development at 4994 Rockbridge Road continued to be met with opposing opinions until recently. The plan was originally proposed back in December 2021 and was deferred and deferred multiple times afterward. Reports state that Captura Properties have renegotiated its requests asking permission to build 124 units as opposed to its original 161 units. The DeKalb Planning Commission staff have recommended the approval of the rezoning application with stipulations such as two parks, the preservation of healthy trees in vegetation zones. (Decaturish.com)
3. Sen. Jon Ossoff has announced that his hard-fought efforts to expand internet access to Georgia counties have been approved. The funds are made available through the American Rescue Plan Act for the amount of $234 million. The senator expressed how important this expansion is for children, local businesses, and farmers. The city of Decatur is reported to be receiving $13,351,884.50. (WALB)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Book Sale — DeKalb County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Webinar - Starting a Business — Are You Ready? (10:00 AM)
• Friday Movie Cinema — DeKalb County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Webinar — How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan (1:00 PM)
• Friday Movies — DeKalb County Public Library (1:30 PM)
• 06JAN23: Huge Produce Distribution (Meat, Milk, Bakery Goods, Water) (3:00 PM)
• Varsity Basketball VS LITHONIA — Decatur High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Avondale Estates Farmer's Market reopens this Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. with a variety of vendors. Avondale Estates Farmers Market is located at 22 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. (Avondale Estates Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• Decatur, Avondale Estates announced the winners of the holiday decoration contest. (Decaturish.com)
• Winnona Park PTA announced that the PE department is bringing back its iRUN shirts. Those interested have until Jan. 20 to place their orders. (Winnona Park PTA via Facebook)
• Those donating during the Y'all Rock Camp will be automatically entered into a raffle for a ticket pack. To donate and to find out what is in the packet, you can click the link. (GRC ATL via Facebook)
• Decatur Active Living is scheduled to host a workshop on creating a vision board. Those interested in attending can contact Sara Holmes at 404-377-0494. The workshop is scheduled for 7-8 p.m. on Jan. 10. (Decatur Active Living via Facebook)

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That's all she typed for today. Until next time, take care, be you, and be Great-Full! ;)

— Cherryl Young/ MamaNyeMatters

About me: Cherryl Young DBA MamaNyeMatters. I was born in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Georgia in 2017. My first children's book, You Are the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow was published in 2021. https://www.mamanyematters.com... I've worked in Atlanta and Gwinnett County Public Schools assisting children who have special needs. I studied Community Development @ Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. My Purpose In Life Is To Connect, Create, Inspire, Write, and Expand and I am ELATED to Be Here as a Contributing Writer @ Patch! Journey With Me...

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